Office Charity
A great program Sharon, our local churches have a similar program here in Stevens Point.
Along with the familiar Red Kettles (Bell Ringers), the Angel Tree program is one of
The Salvation Army's most familiar Christmas efforts. It was created by The Salvation Army in 1979 by Lt. Colonels Charles and Shirley White when they worked with a Lynchburg, Virginia shopping mall to provide clothing and toys for children at Christmas time. The program got its name because the Whites identified the wishes of local children by writing their gift needs on Hallmark greeting cards that featured pictures of angels. They placed the cards on a Christmas tree at the mall to allow shoppers to select children to help. Thanks to Lt. Colonels White, who were assigned by The Army to the Lynchburg area at the time, more than 700 children had a brighter Christmas that first year. The Angel Tree program continues to play a vital role in helping The Salvation Army make the holidays merrier for thousands of children in need.
I am the Head of the Angel Tree program at our Fonville Morisey Preston office. This year we have 50 angels and in less than 24 hours we have had 37 Angels claimed! RRAR took 800 Angels for Triangle MLS members! Its a blessing to be able to help so many children this Holiday season! What does your office do for the Holidays?
Sharon Kowitz
www.kowitzrealty.com
Relocation Certified Specialist
Broker/REALTOR
Gold Sales Club - Top Producer
CRS-GRI-ABR-E-Pro-SRES-LHMSM-CREN
Cell: 919-417-4367
skowitz@fmrealty.com
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